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Best Gift Shops For Tech Lovers In Orange County

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Orange County may be home to some the best beaches in the world and ideal weather desired by many, but don't forget that it is also home to a thriving tech scene giving Silicon Valley and Los Angeles a run for their money. Here are some of the best places to reference in Orange County when it comes to buying technology.

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Mar Vac Electronics
2001 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(951) 212-7723
www.marvac.com

Tech lovers can get a hand at a full array of electronics with this venue distributor of electronic components, tools, equipment and much more. Products include surveillance gadgets like cameras, sensors, and more, as well as radio electronics, hardware, cables, batteries, TV/Video items, and much more. At this Costa Mesa shop, they cater to the needs of engineers, technicians, students and the tech hobbyists, and also have a dedicated division to cable and wire. Along with an extremely friendly staff that is both knowledgeable and helpful, the store is filled with products that professional hobbyist and the everyday person can helpful for any projects.

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Abarely, Inc
1310 E. Edinger Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 566-8500
www.abarely.com

Upgrades and services on your gizmos and gadgets are a regular theme for the tech lovers. At Abarely, Inc. they cater to all types of needs, especially for repairs. Their friendly environment and fast service have made this venue a top choice for locals with repairs, requests and all other tech needs.  The stock of products available at this store is also available online on its Ebay store profile. The competitive prices will leave you wondering why you would go to a big chain store, and the personal one-on-one service will have you come back for all your repair and install requests.

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Adam's Electronics
7128 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0110
www.adamselectronics.com

Beyond finding the gadgets you desire, Adam's Electronics is a great place to go to for repairs. Open seven days a week, this store is a great place to make sure items like speakers, tablets, laptops, game systems, etc. are repaired if needed. The audio, video and television techs are manufacturer trained and the computer technicians are compTIA A+ certified. The store also rents equipment for those that have specific needs.

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LA Computer Company Inc.
2993 E White Star Ave
Anaheim, CA
(714) 630-8200
www.lacomputercompany.com

Started in 1993 doing computer sales and services in the Anaheim area, the family-run LA Computer Company takes pride in its computer experience for the customer. With more than 60 years of experience in the field this location is a great place to get the individual attention that creates the customer satisfaction many desire. For repairs, simply bring your device in during business hours and get a quote on your product. If you are looking for products, they offer everything from Apple products to cameras, scanners and external hard drives.

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Spy Guys
14032 Beach Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92863
(877) 468-2422
www.gotchaspy.com

Known as "The Original Spy Shop Since 1995," Spy Guys has all the gizmos and gadgets worthy of "Mission Impossible"-status recognition. The environment is home to the latest technology in spy gadget and security, so whether you are looking for the latest technology to access telephones and cellphones or simply looking for audio recorders, bug detectors, or something else, you'll find a great amount of options.

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Elle Toussi is a freelance journalist covering all things Southern California. She has traveled to the Middle East in 2013 and 2014 covering the Syrian refugee situation in Jordan. That experience inspired her to become the founder of InOneMinute.org which uses the power of mobile technology and philanthropy to meet specific needs of women around the world. Her previous work can also be found on Examiner.com and AXS.com.
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